Sunday, 13 July 2008

Buying a present for someone can often be quite difficult and stressful, especially when they already have everything. Treating a loved one to a relaxing massage is a lovely, original and thoughtful gift idea. It is the perfect gift for all occasions – Birthday, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, to say Thank You or for any other reason you can think of.

So you’ve decided to treat someone special to a Holistic Therapy Gift Certificate but you don’t know what to choose! Here is a brief guide to help you choose the perfect treatment.

If the person has never had a massage:You can’t go wrong with a Swedish or Aromatherapy Massage. Swedish Massage is a massage treatment involving a sequence of movements that aid relaxation, relieve knots from tense muscles, and promote well-being. With the Aromatherapy Massage, Essential Oils are used to help treat specific ailments and help further the relaxation experience. Reflexology is also a very relaxing treatment but it’s best to check that they don’t mind their feet being touched first before buying a gift certificate for this one!

If the person is a massage junkie:They will probably love any therapy you choose but maybe go for something they haven’t tried yet. To make it really special I’d recommend something slightly more specialist like a Hot Stone Massage. Hot Stone Massage involves the use of water-heated basalt stones of varying sizes in combination with Swedish Massage techniques. The heat of the stones helps muscles relax more quickly than in traditional massage, allowing manipulation of a greater intensity.

If you think the person would like to choose for themselves:Decide how much you want to spend and purchase a gift certificate for that value. That way, they can use it as full or part payment towards a treatment of their choice plus you don’t have to worry whether they will like what you have chosen or not.

Balance Holistics Gift Certificates are sold in £5 increments as well as for complete treatments. They come with a blank gift card so that you can add your own message and are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase. These can now be purchased online using Paypal (You do not need a Paypal account to use this service).

About Balance Holistics

My name is Sarah Mortimer and I am a qualified practitioner in Reiki, Aromatherapy Massage, Indian Head Massage, Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Hopi Ear Candling, and Reflexology. My business, Balance Holistics, offers this range of holistic therapies in Bristol. I am also a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. I offer a mobile service in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas and I also work from The Healing Rooms on Gloucester Road, Bristol. Appointments are available morning, afternoon, evening and weekends. I also offer Pamper Parties.

My Qualifications

VTCT Diplomas in Anatomy & Physiology, Holistic Therapies (Aromatherapy Massage, Swedish Massage & Reflexology) and Indian Head Massage. Certificates in Hot Stone Massage and Thermo-Auricular Therapy (Hopi Ear Candling). Reiki Levels I, II and Master/Teacher Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (DHP) and a Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD). I am a member of the ICHT (International Council of Holistic Therapists), the FHT (Federation of Holistic Therapists), the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) and the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH). Currently studying towards a Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma (HPD). I am a student member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH).

Ask Me A Question

If you would like to ask me a question about Holistic Therapies, please email me and I will try my best to answer it in a post. Please also let me know your name and where you are from so that I can mention in the post who asked the question, for example, Sarah from Bristol, UK.